The Argentina national football team is set to face Venezuela in a friendly match today, October 10, 2025. The game will be held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, starting at 21:00 hours. With Lionel Messi absent due to a recent injury, coach Lionel Scaloni has included several new players in the lineup, aiming to experiment ahead of next year’s World Cup.
Match Overview: Argentina vs. Venezuela
This match marks the second meeting between Argentina and Venezuela in just over a month. The previous encounter took place on September 4, 2025, during the World Cup qualifiers, where Argentina secured a dominant 3-0 victory at home.
Highlights and Key Events
- First Half: Giovani Lo Celso scored the only goal of the match in the first half, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead against Venezuela.
- Attendance: The game is expected to attract significant viewers on platforms such as TyC Sports and Telefe.
- Player Changes: Early in the second half, Nico González replaced Nicolás Tagliafico.
Lineups
Argentina’s starting lineup includes:
- Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
- Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Marcos Senesi, Nicolás Tagliafico
- Midfielders: Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso
- Forwards: Nicolás Paz, Lautaro Martínez, Julián Álvarez
The Venezuelan team, led by interim coach Oswaldo Vizcarrondo, includes players like:
- Goalkeeper: José Contreras
- Defenders: Jon Aramburu, Nahuel Ferraresi, Teo Quintero
- Midfielders: Telasco Segovia, Cristian Cásseres, Kervin Andrade
- Forwards: Alejandro Marqués, Lorenzo Mendoza
Looking Ahead
Following this match, Argentina is scheduled to compete against Puerto Rico on October 14, 2025, in Miami. The team is using this international window to assess player capabilities and build towards future competitions.
This friendly encounter represents a crucial opportunity for Argentina to test their squad depth and strategy as they prepare for the World Cup in the coming year.
